Job Title:

Senior Electrical Engineer, Test & Electrification Lead

Department:

Engineering

Reports To:

Director of Engineering: Compliance and New Technology

Location:

Deforest, WI as base and travel to Wisconsin Dells as needed

Office Requirement:

4-5 days a week with 1 WFH day optional/week

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Travel:

Up to 15% of travel including, but not limited to customer visits, company meetings, China factory visits, trainings, and trade shows

Direct Reports:

No

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned.

Li-ion Battery Inspection, Troubleshooting, and Repair (30%)

• Lead Li-ion battery return inspection, troubleshooting, and repair across the product line, serving as the primary technical resource for field and internal issues.
• Develop and maintain standardized diagnostic procedures, repair protocols, and documentation for Li-ion battery and charger systems.
• Partner with manufacturing, quality, and aftermarket teams to resolve battery-related field issues and reduce repeat failures.
• Train internal teams and dealer network on Li-ion battery troubleshooting and safe repair practices.

Test Engineering / Lab Lead (25%)

• Serve as the Test Engineering and Lab Lead, helping to develop, evolve, organize, and grow the company's test lab capabilities.
• Establish and maintain test procedures, equipment standards, and lab organization to support efficient and repeatable testing.
• Oversee high-level performance and troubleshooting testing including but not limited to the following areas: acceleration, gradeability, energy consumption, top speed, lift speed, software parameter evaluation, and hydraulic pressure/flow/temperature testing.
• Perform truck fault root cause analysis, investigation, and fixes

Electrical Support for Current Products, Quality, and Warranty (30%)

• Provide electrical engineering support for current product improvements and new product development projects as needed.
• Investigate quality and warranty issues, partnering with quality and aftermarket teams to identify root cause and corrective actions.
• Support Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) processes, including technical evaluation of returned components and systems.
• Act as a design consultant for current product issues as well as new product development efforts.

Electrification and Emerging / New Technology Growth Projects (15%)

• Assist with electrification and emerging technology initiatives across the product line, partnering with global engineering R&D teams and product management team on projects such as:
• New Controllers
• New Telematics Platform
• Pedestrian Avoidance/Detection Systems
• High voltage systems 80V-309V
• Autonomous systems
• Collaborate with the design and product management team in China on related project schedules, deliverables, and design feedback.
• Participate in routine quality audits of launched trucks.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not currently manage direct reports but may have the opportunity to do so based on success and the growth of the test and electrical engineering team.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

• Communication: Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Expresses ideas and thoughts in written and verbal form. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Continuous Learning: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses. Pursues training and development opportunities. Seeks feedback to improve performance. Shares expertise with others.
• Customer Service: Displays courtesy and sensitivity. Manages difficult or emotional customer situations. Meets commitments. Responds promptly to customer needs.
• Planning & Organization: Integrates changes smoothly. Plans for additional resources. Prioritizes and plans work activities. Uses time efficiently.
• Problem Solving: Develops alternative solutions. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views. Gives and welcomes feedback.
• Use of Technology: Adapts to new technologies. Demonstrates required skills. Troubleshoots technological problems. Uses technology to increase productivity.
• Independent: Demonstrated ability to work independently in a hybrid or in-office environment while achieving high results in a fast-paced environment.

Abilities

• Language Ability: Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Write routine reports and correspondence. Speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Reasoning Ability: Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Flexible Work Schedule: Ability to accommodate some meetings outside standard hours to coordinate with the China engineering team.

Experience and Education

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred.
• 3+ years minimum experience in the mobile equipment, heavy machinery, or automotive industry (or 5+ years in a related industry with a compelling background).
• Strong Hands-on mechanical and electrical aptitude/passion with a strong desire to work on and develop electric vehicles.
• Demonstrated success troubleshooting complex electrical and battery system
• Experience with Li-ion batteries and chargers is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with mobile equipment control systems, including CAN-based systems, preferred.
• Familiarity with controls and electrical systems, preferably ZAPI and Curtis architecture.
• Experience creating testing programs and compiling detailed reports summarizing findings.
• Telematics experience
• Familiarity with lift trucks or off-highway equipment is ideal but not required.
• Previous experience with China engineering and Chinese language a plus, or experience working across different cultures.
• Able to work permanently in the U.S. (does not require visa sponsorship).

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to the floor for long periods of time. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Location:

• DeForest, WI 53532 (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in De Forest, WI 53532